The Forge of Vulcan with Mars: M.34-1933

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Titles

The Forge of Vulcan with Mars

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Intaglio

Categories

Jewellery

Description

Chalcedony intaglio set in an enamelled gold mount with a pearl drop. Vulcan, bearded and bareheaded, seated in his forge hammering a helmet on his anvil, with Mars seated on a rock opposite him, holding up his armour on a spear, head turned to the left. The rim of the gold mount is enamelled with black chevrons, and has pearl drop at the bottom

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Alfred A. de Pass

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933-06) by de Pass, Alfred A.

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 - 1600

School or Style

Components of the work

Mount composed of enamel ( black) gold Height 5.7 cm Width 4.4 cm
Drop composed of pearl
Intaglio composed of chalcedony Height 3.8 cm Width 3.6 cm

References and bibliographic entries

Classical Gems, Ancient and Modern Intaglios and Cameos in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge page(s): 323

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.34-1933
Primary reference Number: 166730
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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